Really interesting!

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This is a Young Adult/Historical Fiction novel about the voyage of The Mayflower. This is about the separatists who wanted refuge from religious persecution and sought that in the New World. The MC, Mary, and her family were chosen to be on the first voyage after failed attempts with the Speedwell. She's not happy about this and it takes a lot of looking within to be brave and have faith on her journey. She meets William, a carpenter, who doesn't share her beliefs but wanted a fresh start and their friendship forms quickly.

The historical aspect of this book is great. It really portrays the death, disease, starvation, and rough sea the history books tell you about with the first voyage. There is a ton of scripture because they are puritans. It comes across as very natural because of their beliefs. I think it would have to take a lot of faith and praying to get through the hardships they faced.
There are a couple historical inaccuracies but they don't take away from the story. This was a fast read for me because with most historical fiction, I get sucked in and soak it up!

Thank you to BookishFirst for this copy to read and review!